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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 2008

Page

21

Asian youth overweight issue prompts California campaign

Asian Americans show rising obesity rates among youth with high fast food intake and low fruit vegetable consumption. California agencies target Asian and Pacific Islander communities to curb obesity as studies note limited vigorous activity and rice-heavy diets.

Oakland Tribune Oakland Calif California CHIS

Exercise May Help Seniors Ward Off Mental Decline

Older Americans increasingly exercise to keep the mind sharp. Neuroscience links aerobic activity to improved memory and executive function, with studies showing less dementia risk among those who are active. Researchers caution results are not yet proof of prevention.

Lori Aratani Washington Post John Ratey Harvard Medical School Harris Interactive MetLife Foundation Shawn Brennan Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Dorothy Mudd Chevy Chase Annals of Internal Medicine Ratey Bradley Hatfield University of Maryland Hatfield University of Illinois At Urbana Arthur Kramer University of Illinois Kramer

Links Between Body Fitness and Brain Health Grow

A wave of books and programs claim exercise boosts mental and physical health. Early data look promising but experts urge more research to determine optimal amount and type of activity, especially for seniors.

Little, Brown Ard Co John Ratey Eric Hagerman Hunter House

Community Calendar Includes Public Meetings In Iowa

Public meeting listings show Linn County Board of Supervisors at 9 a.m. at the Administrative Office Building. Alburnett school board meets at 4 p.m. in the elementary office. Marion Advisory Committee meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall. North Liberty Telecommunications Commission meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall council chambers. Lone Tree City Council adjourns at 6:30 p.m. Mount Vernon City Council at 7 p.m. Robins City Council at 7 p.m. Dave Loebsack visits Kirkwood Community College at 10 a.m. in Iowa Hall A and B.

of Supervisors Linn County Alburnett School Board Marion Priorities Advisory Committee North Liberty Telecommunications Commission Cherry St Lone Tree

Retirement ends sons' free ride living at home

A Lake View mother faces two employed adult sons aged 22 and 24 who must now contribute $30 weekly for room and board after her income halves post retirement. She asks if insisting on payment is fair and the sons react with anger. Dear Abby endorses the move, urging the mother to stand her ground and not accept back talk.

Abby Lake View N.Y Sophie David Cupertino Calif

Need for a venting buddy amid tough year

A Maryland reader explains chronic fatigue from caregiving, surgery, therapy, and travel. She seeks nonjudgmental support and offers guidance on finding a friend who listens without judging or trying to fix problems. The column suggests maintaining balance and reaching out to Ask Amy.

Amy Maryland

Understanding TB skin tests and minister strokes

Dear Dr Donohue explains positive TB skin tests with negative chest X rays may reflect latent infection and the need for treatment. He describes reading the test, possible environmental exposure concerns, and new blood tests. A separate letter asks about TIAs and poststroke mood, with guidance and a booklet offer.

Dr. Donohue Public Health Department

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